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The Top 30 Best Things To Do List -- Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Vacation Attractions for the Whole Family!

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Article and Photo (Faneuil Hall) by Eric H.,

1. Catch a game at Fenway Park, home of the World Series Champion Boston Red Sox.

2. Take a walk through the Italian-flavored North End neighborhood of Boston.  Experience some of the world's best pastries at Mike's, buy some fresh bread at Bova's, and eat an authentic Italian meal at Al Dente!

3. See the entire Boston skyline (and beyond) at the 52nd floor Prudential Building Observatory.

4. Take a walk or jog along the scenic Charles River at Storrow Dr. It's like an oasis in this bustling city with nice water views, seemingly fresher air, and even uptight people more relaxed, courtesy of the green landscapes and placid water! You can also walk or jog Memorial Drive, on the other side of the Charles, where the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University are just a few steps away!

5. Visit one of the best science museums in the country at the Boston Museum of Science.

6. Experience the European flavor of Newbury St., with its shops, cafes

7. See historic Boston sites by walking the 2.5 mile Freedom Trail.

8. Eat pizza at a local Boston landmark -- Santarpio's in East Boston where the fresh Italian pizza has people lined out the door!

9. Try some delicious clam chowder (and seafood dinners) at the Union Oyster House (41 Union St., Boston, MA, 617- 227-2750) --  America's oldest restaurant established in 1826.

10. Admire 450,000 pieces of art at the world-famous Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

11. Come the 250-year-old, beautifully restored Faneuil Hall Marketplace where shopping and dining opportunities abound in a historical setting.

12.  Walk the beautiful Brownstone neighborhoods of Beacon Hill.

13. Take a tour of the magnificent two-block Boston State House including its marble floor corridors and the "Hall of Flags" where Massachusetts Soldiers are honored and remembered.

14. See the first public botanical garden in the United States at the spectacular 24-acre Boston Public Garden.

15. Take a seasonal swan boat ride at the Public Garden lagoon.

16.  Visit the Paul Revere House (19 North Sq
Boston, MA, 617-523-2338, the oldest building in downtown Boston built in 1680. It's located in the North End.


17 Attend the legendary Boston Marathon, held every April on Patriots Day.

18. Visit the beautiful Isabella Stewart Gardner Art Museum (280 Fenway Boston, MA, 617-566-1401) where three floors of art surround a stunning year-round indoor garden.

19.  Have a beer, some good Irish food and listen to some great live entertainment at the Purple Shamrock Irish pub (1 Union St # B, Boston, MA, 617-742-0131).

20.  Check out the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops at the grand Symphony Hall (301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, 617-266-7575).

21. Shop the 75 stores at the upscale shops at Prudential Center (800 Boylston St.), including Saks Fifth Avenue, Legal Seafoods and Barnes and Noble. A walkway connects to Copley Place for more shops and restaurants!

22.  Experience the Theater District, which includes the Wang Center, Wilbur Theater and Shubert Theater.

23. Enjoy the rebirth of the Boston Celtics basketball team at the TD Banknorth Garden (a sports and entertainment complex at 1 Fleetcenter Pl Boston, MA, 617-624-1050).

24. Admire the magnificent landscapes and 7,000-plus plants at the Arnold Arboretum (125 Arborway,
Jamaica Plain, MA,, 617-524-1718). It's the oldest public arboretum in North America, but timeless!


25.  Go to Doyle's Cafe (3484 Washington St
Jamaica Plain, MA, 617-524-2345), one of Boston's most famous watering holes to "locals" including famous (and some infamous) politicians. It's a cavernous but comfortable place with 21 brans of draft beer and some excellent Irish-American, chicken, steak and seafood dishes. Located in the Boston neighborhood of Jamaica Plain.


26.  Visit the New England Aquarium (1 Central Wharf, Boston, 617-973-5200) featuring a 200,000 gallon Carribean Corral Reef Tank. The 200,000 gallon tank is the centerpiece of the New England Aquarium, and it is one of the region's most popular underwater exhibits. The reef accommodates not only sharks, sea turtles, barracuda and moray, but also hundreds of smaller exotic tropical fishes, and it is one of the most detailed and scientifically accurate recreations of its kind.

27. Catch a comedy shop at the long-time favorite Nick's Comedy Stop (100 Warrenton St., Boston, MA, 617-482-0930) in the Theater District.

28. Take a seasonal tour of Fenway Park.

29. Experience an authentic Chinese meal at one of Boston's Chinatown restaurants. HiddenBoston.com, an excellent Web Site about "hidden" restaurants, in the Boston area, recommends the Hong Kong Eatery.

30. Go to Carson Beach/Castle Island in South Boston --  myriad recreational opportunities include walking, picnicking, jogging, fishing and swimming


Read more on Boston here. We also feature an article on how to vacation in Boston on a budget.
 

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